Pressman Jobs in Lowell, MA

A Pressman, also known as a Printing Press Operator, is an essential professional in the printing industry tasked with the responsibility of managing the printing press. Their main duties involve setting up and operating the printing press, making necessary adjustments to ensure quality, carrying out regular maintenance activities, and troubleshooting any mechanical issues that may arise. They are also responsible for loading paper, mixing inks and ensuring the correct color balance. Pressman often work in fast-paced environments and should possess strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, mechanical skills, and the ability to perform manual labor.

To qualify for the role of a Pressman, a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, although some employers prefer candidates with post-secondary training in Graphic Communications or a related field. Further, certification such as the PrintEd Certification by the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation can prove beneficial. Prior to becoming a Pressman, an individual may have held positions such as a Bindery Operator, where they would gain experience with assembling, binding, and trimming printed materials, a Prepress Technician, handling the setting up of printing presses for operation, or an Ink Mixer, where they would gain expertise in color theory and ink mixing.

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Smyth Companies

PRINTING PRESS OPERATOR

Smyth-Boston is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, and creating new opportunities for our customers. From big moments to...

Hybrid Digital/Inkjet Press Operator, 2nd shift

  • Peabody, MA (18 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Peabody, MA (18 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 21 hours ago

press Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement...

Pit Crew Technician

  • Wilmington, MA (9 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (9 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Smyth-Boston is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, and creating new opportunities for our customers. From big moments to...

Second Shift Press Operator

  • Nashua, NH (9 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (9 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Crane Currency is now hiring for a Press Operator on Second shift at the Nashua, NH facility. We are offering a $3,000 sign on bonus if you are hired as a Press Operator! How you will make an...

Screen Printer I (1st Shift)

  • Manchester, NH (24 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Manchester, NH (24 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Screen Printer I Position Summary Prints lettering and designs with screen printing device on formed or machined configuration mostly of plastic materials. Set up screen fixture to repeat during a...

3D Print Production Technician

  • Billerica, MA (7 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Billerica, MA (7 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 23 days ago

Summary: This role contributes to ensuring 3D print production goals are met efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards and adherence to safety protocols. As a senior team member of...

Press Helper, 2nd Shift

  • Milford, NH (21 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Milford, NH (21 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 24 days ago

Job Title: Press Helper Amherst Label, an Inovar Packaging Group, LLC Company, is proud to be one of North America's premier flexographic and digital printing companies, dedicated to the success...

Color Press Operator Sheetfed

  • Lowell, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lowell, MA
  • 30+ days ago

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum of five years experience operating multicolor sheetfed offset presses, with and without coating. UV printing experience is required....

Screen Printer

  • Lawrence, MA (8 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lawrence, MA (8 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

Requirements: Experience in the commercial printing industry Knowledge of screen-printing, water base, and UV cured ink systems Ability to determine printing requirements from job jackets, drawings,...

Web Press Operator - Day Shift

  • Newburyport, MA (24 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newburyport, MA (24 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Web Press Lead Operator for the Timson Machine The Web Press Lead Operator is responsible for the set up and operation of a Web Press with emphasis on safety, productivity,...

Manroland Operator - Nights

  • Newburyport, MA (24 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newburyport, MA (24 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The Web Press Lead Operator is responsible for the set up and operation of a Web Press with emphasis on safety, productivity, quality, and good housekeeping. Consistently...

Printing Press Operator - 3rd Shift

  • Nashua, NH (9 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Nashua, NH (9 miles from Lowell, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Crane Currency has an immediate position opening for a Press Operator (3rd Shift), based out of Nashua, New Hampshire. Who we are: Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a...

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Salary for Pressman Jobs in Lowell, MA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePrinting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Pressmans in Lowell, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.0%
High School or GED
30.8%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.3%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Some College
2.5%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pressmans in Lowell, MA
2-4 years
45.9%
None
34.8%
4-6 years
6.5%
Less than 1 year
5.4%
6-8 years
5.0%
10+ years
1.2%
8-10 years
1.2%

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